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Wheeler  as  Secretary,  and  Mr.  Bradley  as  Chairman,  the  work  progresses 
smoothly. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  not  to  exceed  11  feet  by  8  feet, 
£4  and  a  silver  cup  valued  at  £10  were  offered  as  the  first  prize,  the  cup 
to  become  the  property  of  the  exhibitor  who  first  wins  it  twice.  Four 
sp'endid  groups  were  set  up,  the  premier  award  being  won  by  Mr.  W. 
Shingler,  gardener  to  T.  G.  Baker,  Esq.,  Compton,  whose  arrangement  was 
an  exceedingly  effective  one.  Mr.  G.  Bradley,  gardener  to  Miss  Perry, 
Wergs  Hall,  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr.  T.  King,  gardener  to  S.  T. 
Mander,  Esq.,  Wightwick  Manor,  third.  For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums 
and  foliage  plants,  to  occupy  a  space  not  exceeding  9  feet  by  6  feet, 
arrangement,  style,  and  general  effect  to  be  considered,  Mr.  Simpson, 
gardener  to  C.  T.  Mand  r,  Esq  ,  scored  a  good  win.  Mr.  J.  Minton, 
gardener  to  F.  Sander,  Esq.,  The  Terrace,  Oaken,  was  second  ;  and  Mr. 
G.  Hancox,  High  Street,  Bromwich,  third.  For  one  Japanese  Mr. 
Simpson  was  first  with  a  well  grown  example  of  W.  Tricker.  Mr.  J. 
Hughes,  Tettenhall  Wood,  won  with  a  single  incurved  specimen,  the  variety 
being  Mrs.  Dixon.  Mr.  Simpson  was  again  to  the  lore  for  one  plant  of 
Pompon  with  Soeur  Melanie  in  fine  condition  ;  and  Mr.  Jones,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Earp,  secured  the  first  prize  for  one  plant  of  a  single  variety. 
The  display  of  Japanese  Chrysanthemums  was  a  magnificent  one,  the 
winning  exhibit  being  excellent.  Many  good  incurved  blooms  were 
shown,  but  in  several  instances  flat  ones,  or  undeveloped  centres,  showed 
that  the  fixture  was  rather  too  early  for  this  section.  For  thirty-six 
incurved  Mr.  F.  G.  Foster,  Brockhampton,  Havant,  Hants,  won  well, 
securing  £4  and  a  silver  cup  of  £5  value,  with  a  stand  of  very  fine 
flowers,  many  of  which  were  deep,  true  to  colour,  and  well  finished.  The 
varieties  were  Dorothy  Foster,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Lord 
Wolseley,  Mrs.  N.  Molyneux,  Lady  Isobel,  Violet  Tomlin,  J.  Murray, 
Prince  Alfred  (grand),  C.  H.  Curtis  (fine),  Prince  of  Wales,  Madame 
Ferlat,  J.  Pearce,  Queen  of  England,  Rena  Dula,  Ma  Perfection,  Madame 
Darier  (fine),  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Mr.  J.  Kearn,  Golden  Nugget,  Empress  of 
India,  Baron  Hirsch,  and  Brookleigh  Gem.  Mr.  Goodacre,  gardener  to 
the  Earl  of  Harrington,  Elvaston  Castle,  Derby,  was  second  ;  and  Mr. 
J.  Parkes,  gardener  to  H.  Roberts,  Esq.,  Ferndale,  Stourbridge,  third. 
For  thirty-six  Japanese  Mr.  S.  Cole,  gardener  to  Earl  Spencer, 
Althorp  Park,  scored  a  great  win  with  grand  blooms  of  Lady  Ridgway 
(very  deep),  James  Bidencope,  Mons.  E.  Andre,  Edith  Tabor  (fine),  Eva 
Knowles,  Beauty  of  Teignmouth,  Beauty  of  Exmouth,  John  Seward 
(grand),  Mons.  Chenon  de  L6ch£,  Secretaire  Fierens,  Mons.  Gruyer, 
Julia  Scaramanga,  Louvrex,  Mrs.  F.  A.  Bevan,  Phoebus  (magnificent), 
Madame  Gustave  Henri,  Madame  Ricoud,  Mrs.  W.  Meeae,  Ella  Curtis 
(fine),  Mutual  Friend,  Elthorne  Beauty,  President  Morren,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks, 
M”.  C.  H.  Payne,  Dorothy  Seward,  Lady  Byron,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  N.C.S. 
Jubilee,  Oceana,  Robert  Powell,  Graphic,  William  Seward,  J.  Brooks, 
E.  Molyneux,  Thos.  Wilkins,  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Lewis.  The  second  prize 
went  to  Messrs.  J.  R.  Pearson  &  Sons,  Chilwell  Nurseries,  Notts,  who 
also  staged  a  wonderfully  fine  stand.  Mr.  J.  Bremmell,  gardener  to 
H.  H.  France  Hayhurst,  E-q.,  Wellington,  Salop,  was  third  ;  and  Mr.  Good- 
acre  fourth.  For  twelve  incurved  Messrs.  Pearson  &  Sons  were  a  good 
first  with  large  well-developed  blooms,  the  varieties  being  Perle  Dauphi- 
noise.  Miss  Foster,  Ernest  Cannell,  Lady  Isobel,  Empress  of  India,  Ami 
Hoste,  Queen  of  England,  Lord  Alcester,  Topaze  Orientale,  Jeanne  d’Arc, 
Globe  d’Or,  and  Mrs.  N.  Molyneux. 
For  a  similar  number  of  Japanese  the  last  named  firm  was  again  to 
the  f  ront  with  a  stand  of  solid,  well  coloured  flowers.  Some  of  the  most 
conspicuous  were  Edith  Tabor,  Madame  Gustave  Henri,  Austral le,  and 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer.  A  good  stand  of  blooms  won  for  Mr.  Simpson  the  first 
prize  offered  for  examples  of  the  Rundle  family.  Mr.  R  Jones  secured 
the  coveted  award  for  the  premier  incurved  bloom  with  a  grand  example 
of  Duchess  of  File,  and  Mr.  Pearson  occupied  a  similar  position  for  the 
best  Japanese  bloom,  the  variety  being  G.  Bruant  in  very  fine  condition. 
An  attractive  displa}'  was  made  in  the  class  for  floral  arrangements, 
and  for  a  vase  of  Chrysanthemums  Mr.  W.  Cave,  Wellington  Lodge, 
Harbome,  secured  the  first  prize.  Several  classes  for  fruit  and  vege¬ 
tables,  as  well  as  for  local  growers,  were  provided,  and  the  exhibits 
staged  in  them  made  an  attractive  display,  but  space  cannot  be  found  to 
chronicle  the  achievements  of  the  winners. 
SWINDON. — November  2nd,  3rd,  and  4th. 
The  fifth  annual  exhibition  of  this  Society  was  held,  as  usual,  in  the 
Swimming  Baths,  this  large  hall  answering  the  purpose  admirably. 
There  was  a  good  all-round  display  of  plants,  cut  blooms,  fruit,  and 
vegetables.  It  ought  to  be  added  that  the  Society  is  largely  composed  of 
working  men  enthusiasts,  several  of  whom  contributed  largely  to  the 
success  of  the  show. 
In  the  principal  class  for  groups  of  Chrysanthemums,  arranged  with 
other  plants  for  effect,  there  were  three  competitors,  and  it  was  no  easy 
matter  to  decide  which  was  the  best.  The  groups  were  circular  in  form. 
Mr.  R.  Henderson,  gardener  to  H.  L.  Bastin,  Esq ,  was  first  ;  Messrs. 
Rigg  and  Fixter,  Reading,  second  ;  and  Mr.  H.  Wright,  gardener  to 
Robertson  Bertram,  Esq.,  a  good  third.  Mr.  Henderson  was  also  first 
for  a  group  of  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  with  Messrs.  Rigg  and  Fixter 
again  second  and  third. 
Cat  blooms  were  remarkably  good.  Five  growers  competed  with 
twenty-four  Japanese  in  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  but  Mr.  Vallis, 
Bromham  Fruit  Farm,  near  Caine,  won  rather  easily  with  a  grand 
collection.  The  varieties  included  Lady  Ridgway,  Madame  Carnot, 
Edwin  Molyneux,  Yellow  Carnot,  Phoebus,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Louise, 
Mons.  C.  de  LbchA  Mons.  Hoste,  Pride  of  Madford,  Lady  Byron, 
Australie,  Soleil  d’Octobre,  Colonel  Smith,  and  Madame  Gustave  Henri. 
Mr.  Robinson,  gardener  to  Lord  Ludlow,  Westbury,  Wilts,  was  second. 
For  twelve  blooms,  Japanese,  Mr.  Vallis  was  again  first,  showing  varieties 
similar  to  those  in  the  premier  class.  Second,  Mr.  Robinson.  With  six 
blooms  of  one  variety  Mr.  Vallis  again  led  with  Pride  of  Madford  at  its 
best  ;  second,  Mr.  H.  Wright,  who  showed  fine  blooms  of  W.  Seward. 
The  best  twelve  blooms  of  incurved  varieties  were  shown  by  Mr.  Robin¬ 
son,  these  consisting  of  Baron  Hirsch,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  0.  H.  Curtis, 
Lady  Isobel,  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  Miss  D.  Foster,  Austin  Cannell,  Madame 
Edmond  Roger,  D.  B.  Crane,  and  M.  J.  Kearney,  all  in  good  condition. 
Second,  Mr.  J.  Humphries  gardener  to  J.  L.  Burgess,  Esq. 
Noteworthy  among  the  non-competitive  exhibits  was  a  fine  display  of 
Princess  of  Wales,  Victoria,  Primavera,  Italia,  California,  and  other 
large-flowering  single  Violets  shown  by  Messrs.  Isaac  House  &  Son, 
Westbury-on-Trym,  Bristol. 
COLCHESTER. — November  3rd. 
The  annual  Show  of  the  Colchester  Rose  and  Horticultural  Society 
was  held  in  the  Corn  Exchange  on  the  above  date.  The  building  is 
admirally  adapted  to  such  a  purpose,  as  the  staging  committee  was 
enabled  to  show  off  the  good  points  of  every  exhibit.  The  schedule  of 
the  Society  is  one  of  the  most  comprehensive  and  best  arranged  that 
we  have  seen,  All  the  rules  arc  clearly  laid  down,  and  are  largely  based  on 
the  R.H.S.  “Rules  of  Judging,”  than  which  no  better  guide  could  be 
chosen.  Railway  companies  serving  towns  in  which  great  shows  are 
held  might  follow  the  example  of  the  Great  Eastern,  who  issue  return 
tickets  at  single  fares  by  any  of  the  ordinary  trains  within  a  wide 
radius. 
The  exhibition  of  fruit  was  excellent.  Apples  and  Pears  represented 
fine  culture,  and  were  handsomely  coloured.  Fine  Cox’s  Orange 
Pippin  Apples  were  beaten  in  the  dessert  class  by  splendid  Allington 
Pippins  from  Mr.  Wallace.  Vegetables  again  were  grand,  but 
in  neither  of  these  cases  will  the  pressure  on  our  space  at 
this  period  permit  us  to  enter  into  details,  highly  as  both  were 
worthy  of  such  attention.  An  attractive  non-competitive  exhibit  was 
that  from  Mr.  E.  Abbott,  Ardleigh,  who  staged  a  fine  collection  of  Dahlias 
in  about  fifty  varieties. 
In  the  Chrysanthemum  section  the  chief  interest  was  centred  in  the 
class  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  with  an  edging  of  foliage  plants, 
arranged  in  a  space  10  feet  by  6  feet,  with  a  circular  front,  for  quality  and 
effect.  There  were  five  exhibitors,  of  whom  Sampson  Hanbury,  Esq., 
Wyvenhoe  Park,  was  placed  in  the  premier  position  with  an  exceedingly 
fine  group.  For  a  smaller  group  of  Chrysanthemums  the  chief  prize¬ 
winner  was  Mr.  A.  K  Barlow. 
Great  interest  was  concentrated  upon  the  class  for  twenty-four  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  distinct,  though  there  were  only  two  competitors.  The  stand 
which  gained  for  James  Paxman,  Esq.,  the  premier  award  was  composed 
of  fine,  even,  fresh  blooms,  of  which  the  most  prominent  were  Modesto, 
Duke  of  Wellington,  Australian  Gold,  Eda  Prass,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Pre¬ 
sident  Nonin,  and  Madame  Gustave  Henri.  Mr.  R.  C.  Notcutt,  Ipswich, 
was  a  capital  second  with  best  examples  of  Beauty  of  Teignmouth,  Mrs. 
W.  Mease,  Croda,  Australie,  Leonard  Brown,  and  President  Nonin. 
For  twelve  blooms  J.  Paxman,  Esq.,  was  again  in  the  front  with  Lady 
Hanham,  Phoebus,  Madame  Carnot,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Duke  of  Wellington, 
and  Pride  of  Madford.  H.  G.  Egerton  Green,  Esq.,  was  second  ;  T.  Moy, 
Esq.,  third  ;  each  showing  well.  For  twelve  Japanese  the  first  and 
second  prizes  fell  to  J.  Paxman,  Esq.,  and  H.  G.  Egerton  Green,  Esq., 
respectively. 
Maintaining  bis  position  in  the  van,  J.  Paxman,  Esq.,  was  a  splendid 
first  for  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  with  a  well-balanced  stand  ot  fine 
flowers..  There  were  Madame  Darier,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Duchess  of  Fife. 
B  ron  Hirsch,  Globe  d’Or,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  and  others.  Once  again  Mr. 
11.  G.  Egerton  Green  had  to  be  content  with  second  place,  followed  by 
Mr.  G.  W.  Fmeham,  who  took  third  position.  In  a  restricted  class  for 
twelve  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  W.  Fincham  was  first  with  excellent 
examples  of  Edwin  Molyneux,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Lady  Hanham,  and  Charles 
Davis.  Mr.  R.  R.  Greenslade,  Gt.  Bromley,  was  second.  For  six 
Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  C.  Metoll,  Ardleigh,  was  first ;  Mr.  T.  Bunting 
second  ;  and  Mr.  R.  R.  Greenslade  third. 
“The  Borough  Members’  Cup.”  value  3  guineas,  for  twelve  blooms  in 
eight  distinct  varieties,  and  not  more  than  two  blooms  of  any  one  variety, 
was  capitally  won  by  Mr.  G.  W.  Fincham.  who  staged  in  strong  form 
Madame  Carnot,  Lady  Hanham,  Charles  Shrimpton,  Charles  Davis,  Edith 
Tabor,  and  Viviand  Morel.  Mr.  Fincham  also  annexed  the  N.C  S.  silver 
medal  for  the  best  stand  of  twelve  blooms  offered  to  residents  in  the 
borough.  J.  Paxman,  Esq.,  secured  the  N.C.S.  certificate  for  the  best 
Japanese  bloom  in  the  show,  with  a  handsome  example  of  Duke  of 
Wellington. 
The  arrangements  of  the  exhibition,  in  the  capable  hands  of  Mr. 
Osmund  G.  Orpen,  of  Tea  Rose  fame,  were  excellent,.  Everything 
was  ready  for  the  Judges  at  the  appointed  time,  and  the  show  was 
thoroughly  deserving  of  the  public  support  with  which  comes  success. 
DORKING. — November  3rd  and  4th. 
The  annual  Chrysanthemum  show  in  connection  with  the  Dorking  and 
District  Horticultural  Society  was  held  at  the  Public  Hall  on  the  dates 
named,  and  on  the  whole  was  quite  up  to  the  average,  while  in  many  of 
the  classes  an  improvement  was  noticeable  on  last  year.  Mr.  Bain, 
gardener  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart,,  was  awarded  premier  honours 
for  twelve  each  of  Japanese  and  incurved  varieties,  which  carried  with  it 
the  silver  cup  given  by  Mrs.  Perkins.  The  groups  of  miscellaneous  plants 
